Cyndi Lauper interview w/ Johnny and performs Change of Heart

Cyndi Lauper talks marriage, cooking, kids, Japan, and jokes with Johnny.1986 Change of Heart LIVE

[@TAKEONEURBANPRODUCTION]

This is real late-night not the garbage we see now.. real talent

[@1coppertop]

Very intelligent person. Real sharp and knows exactly what shes doing

[@Dixon193]

100 % agree! 👍

[@myinfinitestate1586]

Johnny Carson was asked who is most entertaining guests were, and he replied, “Don Rickles, Robin Williams, and Cyndi Lauper!

[@cherokeeheartct8633]

@@NoOne-kr4jc what about the time when he holding the orangutan lol I was laughing so hard

[@timippolito1182]

@Keenan Hunt Rodney Dangerfield told Johnny he's getting too old for sex. He can barely hold up the magazine..

[@danielhoward8354]

I BELIEVE THAT 100% NO QUOTE NEEDS TO BE FOUND. YOU CAN TELL HE COMPLETELY ADORES HER WATCH THE 2 TIMES SHE WAS ON HIS SHOW IN 1984 HE CALLS HER LOVE

[@nitro_001newman2]

I would believe Cyndi to be his best non comedian guest ever.

[@TheLarryBrown]

@@timippolito1182 They don't make a phone with a battery big enough.

[@jeffalger5237]

Her sense of humor is spot on. I love watching her do an interview. She would be an awesome best friend.

[@rodtemplar258]

One of a kind. Nowadays there is nothing like her.

[@dfahmie1]

Rod Templar ...P!nk is authentic at the level of Cyndi Lauper. I am an 80's child, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar and Cyndi were my musical godesses. P!nk is the only artist of present that can be added to my list. Just sharing.

[@dfahmie1]

*goddesses

[@TnT24u]

@@dfahmie1 Agreed and of course CHER but you can add Cher to 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's, 2010's, 2020's and sells out Ceasar's Palace damn near every night...

[@rhettpeter83]

What about FK Twigs?

[@TnT24u]

@@rhettpeter83 Who ???

[@maviccabreraballeza6100]

Cyndi is smart , witty, and fun! And a wonderful human being!

[@laura8512]

I’m captivated by her interviews. So full of energy, fun to talk to and funny.

[@travcollier]

She's literally being a comedian. She's playing a character and has some practiced jokes, all woven together with a really quick wit. I think that's why Carson seems to like her so much.

[@stevenvox6549]

Other musical artists are too introverted and talk like they are inventing something that has never been tried before.

[@polyprinz]

This is why I really respected Johnny Carson. He was very fond of artists like Cyndi Lauper and Grace Jones, and he loved them so much that they would come on his show often., I've always loved Cyndi, and still do to this day.

[@mikestevenson576]

Carson/Lauper was fascinating to me. Most youth-oriented pop stars avoided Johnny's show because 'it wasn't cool'. They wanted SNL, Dave, and MTV. But Lauper did 4 hits on Carson right out of the gate and gave him the platinum album.

[@ericminor862]

Cyndi is absolutely electric, I love her and this performance is awesome💜😍

[@gabbiem8630]

That voice! Impeccable range. She sounds exactly as she does live as on record. And that's a RARE talent these days to sound that good.

[@gerberbernstein7360]

Agreed, can't believe she OPENED for Cher, what a travesty.

[@wallody]

No one cares

[@TnT24u]

@@gerberbernstein7360 Why is that a Travesty She Also opened for Tina Turner and CHER is the only artists that has had a hit in the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's, 2010's, 2020's and sells out Caesar's Palace damn near every night...

[@dougr.2398]

@@TnT24u Because Cyndy is in a totally different DimenSion than them. She is an urban / suburban modern aboriginal and uniquely so. Would you have an Apple open for an Orange? Or an orange open for an Apple? No, either you want an apple or an orange, rarely both.

[@TnT24u]

@@dougr.2398 for YOU it is RARELY BOTH.... I ABSOLUTELY LOVE AMBROSIA and fresh FRUIT SALAD so I LOVE them BOTH (Cyndi and Cher) and Tina Turner... and I will take them ANY way I can GET THEM they are ALL getting up there in age and every tour could be their last so CLIMB DOWN OFF your SOAPBOX and stop being so PURITANICAL and appreciate their talent their LONGEVITY and celebrate them for continuing to entertain and LOVE what they DO there are Men that are their age that aren't doing it as well as these 3 AMAZING WOMEN .... and the MEN haven't been as on top of their maintenance nearly as well

[@Puffster]

I wish I truly understood during the 80s how much the world would change. I’m so blessed to have grown up during that era. Things that come to mind: Goonies, parachute pants, members only jackets, mtv played music videos back then all day long. Toys! Omg I miss my classic toys like GI Joe, Transformers, He Man. I always think back to those days. I have super clear mental still frames of the 80s. That’s all I have to escape the awful times we live in today.

[@canadiantraveller281]

I wonder if it was the 80's or just we grew up then and are longing for our upbringing. Anytime life sucks , I go back to the 80's as well ; here's a tip : you can buy your 80's all back on Ebay... lol

[@vince7735]

Yes and no internet; life was simpler

[@markrago7217]

The world changes daily. Individual decades are not exempt

[@amiller5885]

I miss those days too.

[@michaelhighfill3832]

Great comment that rings true

[@daniellllll45419]

She is so beautiful .

[@vincecimbalo7613]

what a beautiful human being.

[@mellow5123]

Cyndi, so funny and lovely.

[@calam8286]

Lmao at this. What a great sense of humour. Great timing. Great artist and a beautiful person. Cutest accent ever.

[@DannyHidalgo]

I’m going to come back to this video whenever I’m feeling down. How can one not get a huge smile when listening to this woman?! 😂

[@Beletristta]

Ela é única !!! From São Paulo - Brazil

[@joelewishenry7886]

Danny Hidalgo She’s an amazing human. A bright light that makes us happy. I just love ❤️ her.

[@hurricaneee32]

Ive never been aware of how captivating she was. Soooo energetic, hilarious...not to mention the beauty and style. Not a surprise she made it during a time when there were so many stars. AmazinG!!!

[@johnbarroll1120]

so glad these shows are preserved. was probably in college studying for finals when she appeared. Truly amazing was this lady in her prime.

[@renan.csmaia]

She was already 33 years old in this performance but had the energy and spontaneity of a teenager.

[@TheMadmagik]

Miss lauper was certainly not dumb on those interviews. She was a fantastic judge of character and good at anticipating what people wanted . She guessed that these talk show hosts saw her as a silly young girl and basically not only gave them what they wanted she crammed it down their throats hehe. Certainly was what one of the show runners called a kick in the head! But every single human on the planet who is a slave to fashion or peer pressure should stop and sit and watch these interviews and listen to the music because that woman owned the 80s not through being the same but by being individual,and unlike most of the competition she let her voice do the talking not her body and she did it without outrage or scandal. Maddona etc yes good singers.. but cyndi ,a good singer AND a thoroughly beautiful decent human being. True to herself, and always has been.

[@Grasshopper80s4ever]

Have to look into it but I think Cyndi Lauper even turned down Playboy magazine . Girls like her could get paid a fortune for doing photo shots for Playboy but yet she turned it down. Cindy was truly a beautiful girl inside and out . Totally different than today's trash such as Miley Cyrus or Britney Spears

[@michaelwalker7570]

She actually made a decent Blues album with the likes of Charlie Musselwhite.

[@seabassseabass8835]

I guess you never saw Vibes🤔

[@irenethebean4911]

OH MY GOD i could not agree with you more. She was and IS simply fantastic. And honestly, she does come across as ditsy in those interviews, but i wonder if that is all somehow scripted? Maybe that's all written. I agree that she knew exactly what she was doing and knew exactly how to get people the way she did. Original and pure. Just love her.

[@larryscott3982]

Irene the Bean No scripting. Just a delivery and timing that is pure comedy gold. She a total character. (Probably a tough business woman, and in complete control.)

[@Willcomet]

Cyndi is hilarious! Like her a lot because she is different. She is so unusual.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

BAD PUN

[@KishBish]

*She's.. if you're gonna do it, do it right 😏

[@TnT24u]

@@KishBish Right ... I had to verbally choke out a TRUMPANZEE for saying "You are fired" I Bahaahahaha I said Some brainwashed sycophant cult member you are ... It's "You're FIRED" They are going to send you back to the re-education camp especially after I send them this screenshot....

[@calamagrostis88]

What a crazy dancer, and great vocal performance.

[@Dixon193]

and no girl OR woman can do this today. Lauper was a trailblazer and the younger generation could not do what she did.

[@billperspic2479]

coolest chick that ever lived . hands down..

[@bannedtalks2030]

She's still around, you know

[@covatembelmusic]

She and Kate Bush

[@SunsetfearOFFICIAL]

@@bannedtalks2030 that’s good to know

[@rhettpeter83]

@@covatembelmusic agree

[@frigidworld]

@@SunsetfearOFFICIAL Yup and on tour soon....! I got my ticket for opening night in Montreal, 7th row. Can't freakin' waiiiiit!!!!!!!! :)))

[@ProphetsOfRockTV]

we need more people like cyndi, she's so delightful

[@firstnamelastname8060]

Not only did I see this when it first aired, but I recorded it onto VHS. Still have it.

[@Dixon193]

That's awesome. It's hard to find a good quality both audio and visual of this interview.

[@estelleschneider9033]

Love Cindi Lauper...she is AUTHENTIC.. real.. funny...extremely talented. Great voice Her Voice adss to " We Are The World "... Added to that video..personality ..vocals. She had lost her voice ..I read Doctors said, no more singing She is almost childlike ...touches hearts 💕 💞 ♥️ 💜

[@Dixon193]

Exactly!! 👍

[@bluehornet6752]

Incredible band--and she's an incredible performer. Loved her back in the 80s, and still love her today.

[@angrysumoxxx]

Damn. Telling that unfunny joke only to say it's funnier in Japanese was great. To top it off by having it told in Japanese was downright genius. She's got to be one of the best guests on this show.

[@Dixon193]

your dead on! 👍

[@seanmesser8077]

I love Cyndi Lauper!so gorgeous,and what a voice!!!!

[@jasonjackson5696]

She is unbelievably funny & one hell of a performer!

[@TwoWheelWarrior]

You can sense Johnny has genuine affection for her...

[@CharlesMichaelSidwell]

Can you blame him? She's deathly charming. My kind of girl, for sure.

[@danielmchenry1000]

It must be a relief for him when she's on. Makes his job easy. She delivers entertainment.

[@mpup54]

She got Johnny with that asian comic bit. Cyndi +1, Johnny 0

[@ThatOneGuy509]

I have genuine affection for her in this video hahahaha

[@markrago7217]

Who doesn't?

[@michaelhighfill3832]

Cyndi is an undeniable talent with a great sense of humor amd timing being interviewed by the very best interviewer to ever live. You can tell that Johnny genuinely respects her

[@vincentwhitley8197]

Her Timing, like her Breath Control, are off the charts.

[@chacod.hastiin3775]

Johnny Carson would smoke any late night host of today. GOAT

[@joshuawilliams7351]

Johnny Carson would smoke.

[@DP-ux1kz]

At this point, Cyndi and Johnny were already a duo.

[@mikestevenson576]

A remarkable duo! So I find it interesting that this would be her final appearance. Stuck to Letterman for the Night To Remember album.

[@lancer.5603]

I was a young teenager in the 80's and I'm just now been watching all these Cyndi Lauper on various Late Night shows from back then - Johnny Carson, Letterman. I must say I never knew Cyndi back then, like I am learning now. As a kid, all I paid attention to was what was on the radio and MTV. I'm learning now just how entertaining and such an awesome person Cyndi is to listen to. Her stories and the way she talks, pure bred NYer, makes me smile & laugh so much. I think she would have had a good career as a comedian. I love her. The sad thing is that my memory of the 80's as that Cyndi, did not get the respect, notoriety, the awards and level of fame that she deserved. What I mean is, I feel like back then Madonna was bigger than Cyndi and she lived in the shadows of Madonna. Cyndi was popular mostly in the mid to maybe late 80's. By the 1990's Cyndi seemed to disappear, while Madonna continued to have success.

[@Rustie_za]

Madonna was a sex icon, Cyndi was the girl next door. The girl next door, sadly, do not come out on top in that business.

[@twintriode]

Oh Lance I was 17 in '86. Good times.

[@bertjones3010]

just in case you're still around and may have somehow missed this video, for me, this shows off Cyndi's brilliance as an artist. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYOxiWmjiqiHh6Msi=_s5N9Hp59MIMkwnV taped in 2000, crappy optics wonderful performance.

[@DigitallyRemasteredMusic]

She was and is a keeper. Back in the day, all us guys in my social group had a huge crush on Cyndi. And it was even more captivating because she wasn't smutty. Always one of my favourites.

[@88feji]

Cyndi Lauper is so underrated as a dancer .... really love her unique stomping dance for this performance !

[@tillyboos]

She was/is GREAT at live vocals....

[@CODYj423]

Love! Something I read yesterday, an article, described her as "adorably bonkers." Perfect!

[@ericagovea2262]

what a great interview she is so sweet and funny who would not want to know this woman :-) and that performance so much energy amazing live performance Cyndi Lauper one of the best artist to come from the 80's hands down

[@eugeneariz4395]

Kudos to Johnny for recognizing and appreciating such a wonderful talent and extraordinary person.

[@danomalley2473]

Y, even from her first appearance on his show, you could tell he really liked her. She's a great talent and proved again and again what a great guest she is.

[@wesleyedminister4663]

Cyndi Lauper is so deliciously alive!! :-)

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

It's amazing how funny she is in these Tonight Show appearances.

[@cathy1944]

Ahhhh. Take me back to the 80’s. She was the best. Great memories!

[@ekimklaw]

My right ear really enjoyed this...

[@JohnSmith-qn3ob]

ekimklaw My right ear had to give the play by play to my left ear

[@twintina17]

I know right same here

[@Military450Veteran]

LMBO! I know, THIS VOLUME f-ing SUCKS! WTF happened here??!! ??????????

[@twintina17]

Military Veteran I think someone tape recorded that shit lol!

[@shack8110]

she's like a sweet nutcase, I love her

[@sabrinan4792]

She was 32 or 33 in this clip. No female artist now can match the energy she had then or now.

[@tavaresmorales9008]

Gaga can!

[@SupremesVideos]

She looks 25, tho

[@greatmazinger72]

@@tavaresmorales9008 haha!

[@vincentwhitley8197]

She is the Energizer Bunny's Mom.

[@woodykelleher9253]

33 going on 34 from fall, 1986.

[@Pytterr]

im so thankful to have the opportunity to watch that in 2023

[@moogdome2562]

Completely besotted. So beautiful and talented, but has a childlike quality. Love her and Jonny. Her music is like, she suddenly came from another planet, she is so original, and made a huge impact on music.

[@Alex-qt8jk]

I love her sweet voice those days...amazing singer...she is really the best singer. I miss 80´s

[@shack8110]

the 80s were a unique wonderful time for pop music and culture

[@teltri]

She is and always will be The Only One!

[@MrCjmw0980]

She's absolutely hilarious!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@AndrewHaym]

CIndy Lauper is brilliant. I love her.

[@RedLP5000S]

Love you, Cyndi 💙🇮🇹

[@wraithstrongopark]

johnny LOVED this guest! ed LOVED this guest! the audience LOVED this guest. cyndi was so over in the 80's. talented. funny. smart. sexy af! she is a true unicorn.

[@maynardmoleman]

yeah,...I was 21 in "86 and I loved Cyndi, she's always been a super talent...

[@corinneballard4404]

Her accent is so strong but I love it & she's still looks amazing she hasn't aged at all

[@MetFan37]

@Real World Warrior lowen She sure doesn't look like an almost 70 year old!!!

[@jeaniechowdhury6739]

Corinne Ballard she has a very strong Brooklyn New York accent.

[@TnT24u]

​@@MetFan37 Ohh Come ON ... It's good work but Of Course she's had WORK DONE She is VERY CLOSE FRIENDS with Cher and GRANDMA doesn't look like THAT

[@TnT24u]

Ohh Come ON ... It's good work but Of Course she's had WORK DONE She is VERY CLOSE FRIENDS with Cher and GRANDMA doesn't look like THAT

[@justsomeguy5490]

@@jeaniechowdhury6739 Queens.

[@Nobunaga1983]

if cyndi lauper wasnt a singer she would of succeeded as a comedian! haha shes funny

[@mwilliamshs]

No such thing as "would of"

[@siddywiddyb]

totally agree!! She is making me giggle, and is so cute too

[@aarondavid5866]

@@mwilliamshs point is she could of jackfuck

[@mwilliamshs]

@@aarondavid5866 no such thing as "could of" either

[@cnfuzz]

She is talented but that jewish quack voice can be a little to much after 5 minutes , although i understand she is swiss german

[@Mandinko23]

she is soo cute i love it when she told jokes and nobody laughs it kills me .

[@V8Deuce]

A true artist !

[@veritas41photo]

Cyndi Lauper should have added sit-down comedy to her musical career! She is so hilarious! I just love her comic personality! And it's much funnier in Japanese! I screamed with laughter. So Yo Nara!

[@multiverseoftimelessness4391]

Another amazing and stunning live vocal performance from one of the greatest pop singers of the last 30 years. This is how you reeeeaaaally sing a song live without auto-tune. Pay attention & learn byotches!......😘

[@metube3489]

She absolutely murders in the chair with carson, then torches the room with those vocals with no auto-tune tune or electronic help. Some people have "it".

[@joelewishenry7886]

Love 💕 her N.Y accent and whole persona She is delightful and a total icon. Thanks for the wonderful memories in 84-85 🙏🏽.

[@oatkeydokey9787]

He’s so supportive of her. So sweet

[@holly.mulrooney681]

Can only love her....forever!

[@Dixon193]

yes!! i agree

[@holly.mulrooney681]

Daughter born 1979...such a darling. MI A about eleven years....Cyndi...she adored you...I do too...

[@irenethebean4911]

Amazing singing and amazing dancing. Words cannot describe. No one else at that time, or even now does that.

[@twintina17]

I listen to ALOT of Cyndi Lauper songs, but I never knew what her talking voice sounds like!! I LOVE her talking voice and personality she is so freaking gorgeous and unusual...she sounds like Harey Quinn!!

[@nowdid]

There is a neighborhood called Corona in New York City you got an entire neighborhood of people who talk like that. LOL

[@twintina17]

david stanley holy crap, really?? That is awesome!!

[@boyceps]

@david stanley: Actually, Cyndi is from Ozone Park, in Queens. And... She IS the queen!

[@twintina17]

boyceps Amen you got that right!

[@djgates06]

Lady Tee who is harry Quinn lol

[@irenethebean4911]

I just love her.

[@texasbilly]

We love Cyndi Lauper.

[@kleepo7733]

Wow that was so fun to watch she's such a unique personality.

[@winteralfs]

They have such great chemistry ( Johnny and Cyndi )

[@johnmullens2857]

"its much funnier in japanese" Me: dead lmao

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

That was so awesome. So funny. Hah!

[@lucasribeiro7534]

In another interview, a friend of hers tells the joke in Spanish. XD

[@canadiantraveller281]

How can you not love this woman

[@robst247]

Unique, inimitable, authentic, effervescent, adorable Cyndi. The raw power of this live performance is amazing.

[@gerberbernstein7360]

Johnny loved Cyndi, she was a hoot !

[@jasonjackson5696]

She is absolutely brilliant

[@unionanimal24]

Was always my topmm, celebrity crush...still is today ❤ 🔥

[@americancitizen748]

She's an amazing performer!

[@carlosmateus6433]

Nunca existirá alguém como Cyndi Lauper. Voz, personalidade, talento único. Amo por demais! 10-04-2016

[@Awetopsy1703]

Miss Cyndi is more than anyone can fathom !!!!!

[@FlowFinderUSA]

Wow...she was amazing live. I did finally get to see her in 2012 at the NJ performing arts center. She was still sensational.

[@hughhaefner5486]

These are classic Carson- Lauper interviews. Thanks for the video. Greatly enjoyed it and Cyndi is priceless here.

[@KishBish]

loooove how Cyndi completely loses herself in the music 💃💃💃💃she wasn't even performing for the audience anymore, yet at the same time, she was.. I love watching her perform this song on different videos- you can feel how much she feels it.. brilliant!! 💖

[@JohnnyDavis-sj3id]

What an absolute sweetheart

[@Roberto4ever]

Amazing interview and performance Cyndi rules!!!

[@StevenDixonVids]

Always loved Cyndi since being a teen, and that accent! just gorgeous, talented and beautiful, what's not to love. :)

[@yurisammaipm3672]

I LOVE YOU CYNDI LAUPER. :-D I LOVE YOU.

[@rayhannah1970]

I love everything about Cyndi Lauper She is so Gorgeous and Beautiful!

[@arlene0725]

FINALLY saw her in concert at Queens College (10/20/2013), she is great at 60 yrs old!!!

[@jmills5420]

Omg that performance. That interview. Literally a brilliant human being.

[@albertastorms]

Cyndi is very down to earth! Very talented and unfortunately today we do not have people like her!

[@BlackShampoo75]

Sure we do.. they're around. They're just not huge stars

[@jubei2154]

Genius Lauper is... Love everything bout her, especially her accent.

[@mikestevenson576]

I think she knows what she's doing with the accent. I saw a bit of an interview from the earlier Blue Angel days and the accent seemed way less pronounced.

[@JusticeForTheDead]

She's sooooo unusual! Love her! Gosh, so few famous people as lovable as her.

[@amandaa5104]

Really enjoyed this video....Cyndi is such a lovely lady.

[@ricobhi]

OMG one of the best interviews and best performances ever! Such energy. She was 100% on that night. Flawless. Fearless!

[@julieghidoni]

Her band is amazing, love this song.

[@jessetellez3924]

The 80s were the best decade. God the girls alone... omg. Thank the Lord for 80s women.

[@genecoppedge5972]

That was funnier in Japanese 🤣. Cindy Lauper is a sweetheart, her music is awesome and so is her sense of humor, she’s just a class act.

[@no1nosme1000]

I've always had a crush on this girl, even though she's 20 years older than me. I came looking for this video to hear the joke again, I love it!